Whether you’re a Georgia Native or just passing through for a quick stay, there are some things about The Peach State you may not know. Since Georgia was the last of the original 13 British Colonies, here is a list of 13 things you probably didn’t know about the state that’s on everyone’s mind. Let’s […]
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News Blog: Another rabies alert in Hall County
Hall County officials are reporting that there was contact recently between a rabid raccoon and a dog in the 4300 block of Chatuge Drive in Buford. The raccoon was shipped to the Georgia Public Health Lab- Virology Section in Decatur. On Feb. 11, Hall County Animal Control was advised that the raccoon tested positive for […]
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The Sunrise Report: Happy Birthday, Georgia
Good morning, Georgians! It is Friday and we’re heading into the Valentine’s Day weekend. Today marks Day Four of the Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump. Here is some of the news you might be interested in today. Headlines: Tom the Turkey had another run-in with The Kennesaw Police Department. The feisty fowl does not […]
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How to make a Red Velvet Valentine’s dessert for two
(Culinary.net) On the sweetest day of the year, a day full of flowers, love and sweets, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate opportunity to try a different dessert meant for two. It’s hard to resist a perfectly blended, rose-red, luscious Red Velvet Mug Cake. It’s the perfect size, with just a handful of instructions, and it’s […]
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News Blog: Tom the Turkey has another run-in with the law
Tom the Turkey has had yet another run-in with law enforcement in Kennesaw. As you may recall, Tom has had a couple of other exploits with the Kennesaw Police Department, in which he blocked traffic and then tried to race the officers. In Thursday morning’s encounter, Tom settled for taunting officers. We’ll let the fine […]
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Two 14-year-old carjacking suspects arrested in Atlanta
ATLANTA — Two carjacking suspects have been arrested in Atlanta on charges stemming from an attempting carjacking on Piedmont Road early this morning. Police say at approximately 3:35 a.m., Atlanta Police responded to a call of an attempted carjacking at 2591 Piedmont Road. Upon arrival, the victim advised that he was sitting in his vehicle […]
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Police chase involving stolen truck ends with arrest in Bibb County
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office patrol deputies arrested a Byron man in a stolen vehicle, after a brief pursuit Thursday morning. The Centerville Police Department reported that a black Chevrolet truck was stolen and the vehicle’s GPS showed that it was located near the Magnolia Court Hotel, on the 4700 block of Houston Road. Bibb County […]
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Georgia senate passes bills to protect human trafficking victims
The Georgia Senate passed two bills Thursday aimed at protecting victims of human trafficking, advancing a key plank of Gov. Brian Kemp’s legislative agenda. One bill sponsored by state Sen. Clint Dixon, R-Buford, would allow human-trafficking victims to sue their traffickers in civil court for monetary damages. The other bill, also sponsored by Dixon, would shield human-trafficking […]
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Coronavirus vaccines are now available at CVS pharmacies in Georgia
Beginning tomorrow, February 12, CVS Pharmacy will begin vaccination appointments at 12 stores across Georgia. “Public-private partnerships have been critical to our vaccination efforts here in Georgia, helping to ensure long-term care facility residents and staff along with those in our priority populations have access to the vaccine,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “With limited supply and […]
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Who pays the most taxes in Georgia?
As April 15 draws closer, taxes will be on everyone’s mind and millions of taxpayers in the Peach State will find out if they owe or if they get a refund. A new study by SmartAsset finds the places in Georgia where people owe the most in taxes. This study analyzed IRS data to determine how much […]
Posted inTraffic & Transportation
Fatal car crash shuts down I-75 in Cobb County
If your afternoon commute involves I-75 Northbound in Cobb County, you will need to find an alternate route today. A fatal car crash involving multiple vehicles has shut down I-75 Northbound north of Barrett Parkway. At least one person is dead. All Northbound lanes are shut down. According to the Cobb County Police Department, the […]
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Police search for missing 19-year-old last seen at Five Points MARTA station
ATLANTA — Police in Atlanta are asking for your help locating a missing 19-year-old woman who was last seen at the Five Points MARTA station. The woman’s name is Brooklyn York, and she is from Tennessee. York was reported missing by her mother on Feb. 8. York is described as a white female, about 4’11” […]
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Is poor air quality affecting your child’s confidence?
The toll that air pollution takes on a person’s physical health is well documented. But new University of Georgia research suggests there could be another price too: a child’s drive to be successful. UGA researchers investigated noncognitive traits — patterns of thoughts, feelings and behaviors — in adolescents who lived in areas of concentrated air […]
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The Vidalia Onion Festival is on for 2021
The 2021 Vidalia Onion Festival Committee met yesterday and voted to move ahead with plans for the festival to be held April 22 through 25 with the support of the City of Vidalia. Event organizers say the decision to hold the festival is based on the latest national, state, and local COVID-19 infection rates decreasing […]
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Fulton County prosecutor to investigate Trump’s call to Raffensperger
Fulton County authorities have launched an investigation into alleged attempts to influence Georgia’s 2020 elections including a call former President Donald Trump made in January pressuring state election officials to overturn his losing results. In a letter sent Wednesday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis notified several state officials her office is investigating possible illegal […]
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Dunkin’ will feed every City of Atlanta Firefighter next week
ATLANTA — Dunkin’ will be honoring Atlanta’s first responders Feb. 17 by feeding every City of Atlanta firefighter as part of National Random Act of Kindness Day. To kick off Random Acts of Kindness Day, Dunkin’ will be at Atlanta Fire Rescue Station 1 at 8:30 a.m. to drop off 72 dozen donuts and 36 […]
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News Blog: The fire you see near Sandy Plains Road isn’t an emergency
If you’re driving in the area of Sandy Plains Road and Pete Shaw Road in Cobb County and see fire or smell smoke, don’t be alarmed. It’s just a training exercise for the Cobb County Fire Department. The department will be conducting what it calls an “acquired structure burn” at 3100 Pete Shaw Road in […]
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35-year-old man shot to death while walking in Macon
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an assault incident that was reported to have occurred at the intersection of Houston Avenue and Heard Avenue at Tuesday. Deputies responded to the intersection regarding a person shot. Upon arrival deputies found 35-year-old Terrance Deshun Chapman with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. According to the Bibb […]
